Removing and installing speed sensor on rear axle (disc brakes - front-wheel drive) — VW
Removing and installing speed sensor on rear axle (disc brakes - front-wheel drive) on VW: 7 steps, 1 torque figure.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft) | Insert speed sensor into hole in stub axle and tighten bolt |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Raise vehicle.
- Disconnect speed sensor wiring connector (1) from speed sensor.
- Remove bolt (2) from stub axle.
- Pull ABS speed sensor out of stub axle.
- Before inserting speed sensor, clean inner surface of hole and coat speed sensor all-round with solid lubricant paste G 000 650.
- Insert speed sensor into hole in stub axle and tighten bolt to 8 Nm. — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
- Connect speed sensor to speed sensor wiring.
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.